Behavioral Health

Intense competitiveness — and the flip side of the coin, fear of failure — is part of the culture at medical school.

What she learned was, “It’s all about being in the moment and being OK with what is now.” That helped her manage her addiction and made her a better mom.

In science — and in life — failure is both a stumbling block and a building block. We regard failure as the enemy of success — but ...

At a contentious forum, Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams said he's against opening a place where people could use drugs under medical supervision.

At its best, sex isn’t just fun — it’s good for our health. It can relieve stress, enhance our mood — even offer a bit of ...

With the DOJ trying to shut down Philly's supervised injection site before it opens, it seems unlikely even lawmakers who support the idea will provide help to make it happen.

A survey included in the Penn study suggests that the Kensington encampments also reflected broader issues that lead to homelessness.

Most with substance-use disorder begin using opioids as teenagers, so a Pennsylvania campaign aims to get young people to stop and think before taking pills.

New research on solitary confinement could bridge the mind-body gap when it comes to cruel and unusual punishment.

Humans are social animals, equipped with brains hard-wired to connect with those around us. We rely on relationships for safety and survi ...

Philadelphia has cleared the Emerald Street encampment, but many in the grip of addiction remain on the street.

With the opportunity to achieve affordable higher education, playing football also brings the risk of long-term brain damage.

It's almost like a reflex — hard-wired in the brain. When something unjust or unfair happens to you, "your blood pressure often goes up.

Research suggests intervention programs in hospitals could help gunshot victims steer clear of future violence.

From anti-vaxxers to climate change deniers and even flat-Earthers, there’s a lot of mistrust in science. But how did we get here in th ...